“The gardeners are just chasing their tails with weeding. It’s a never-ending cycle at the moment.

“That’s spring growth for you.”

The wet weather was good news as it served to top up the aquifers that feed Gore’s municipal water supply.

Council 3 waters assets manager Matt Bayliss said the month’s rainfall had been good.

The aquifers’ water levels were rising, but the full effect of the rain would not be seen just yet, he said.

“It will be interesting to see the effects on aquifers in the next week or so.

“We’re heading towards average well levels this year.

“There’s obviously still a long way yet to go through summer.”

Today’s forecast was for showers; tomorrow a shower or two is possible; Friday and Saturday were both forecast to reach 20degC with a chance of shower on Saturday; and rain is forecast from Sunday to Wednesday.